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ECHL Kalamazoo Wings

Wings Close Early Gap But Nailers Prevail

March 19, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Kalamazoo Wings News Release


Kalamazoo Wings Defenseman Anton Cederholm
Kalamazoo Wings Defenseman Anton Cederholm
(Kalamazoo Wings)

KALAMAZOO, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings came back from an early two goal deficit, but the Wheeling Nailers used timely scoring down the stretch as they skated to a 5-2 victory on Saturday at Wings Event Center.

Back-and-forth action highlighted the early portion of the first period, with the Nailers striking for the game's first goal. Utilizing their speed, Riley Brace and Cody Wydo busted the Wings' defense, creating a two-on-one chance. Wydo sailed a pass to Brace, who went to the backhand, sliding the puck between the pads of Joel Martin.

Wheeling continued to up the pressure, and were rewarded with a late power play tally in the first. Dan O'Donoghue pushed the puck on net from the blue line, which deflected off the pad of Martin and into the slot, where Andrew Cerretani was able to knock it into the net.

The Wings re-established offensive zone pressure early in the second frame, and found their used it to generate their first marker of the night. Taking advantage of an aggressive Nailers' forecheck, Ludwig Blomstrand came in on a three-on-one, fired a heavy wrister on J.P Anderson, and connected to make it 2-1.

While on their third power play of the night, the Wings popped home their second unanswered goal to make it 2-2 late in the second period. Showcasing excellent poise and creative passing, the Wings worked the puck from the wall, to Justin Taylor behind the Wheeling net. Taylor fed a pass to Lane Scheidl, who was settled in the slot in the slot, and his one timer beat Anderson on the stick side.

The Nailers regained their one-goal advantage with their second power play strike of the night, late in the second frame. Much like the first power play, O'Donoghue ripped a shot from the blueline that Martin stopped with the pad, but Jordan Kwas was the first skater on the rebound, and notched his seventh goal of the season.

Early in the third period, the Nailers took advantage of a defensive miscue and opened their lead back to two goals. Martin came out to slow the puck behind his net, anticipating a defender to pick it up. However, Connor Leen of the Nailers stole the puck and hit the open net to make it 4-2.

Opening up their largest lead of the night, Wheeling netted their third power play goal to put the game out of reach. John McCarron camped out to the right of Martin and placed his stick in perfect position to deflect a Mathew Maione blue line blast, capping the scoring for the night.

Next: Kalamazoo vs. Adirondack- Tuesday, March 22, 7:00 p.m., Glens Falls Civic Center.

Notes: Valk has points in five straight contestS. The Nailers' power play went 3/5 on the night, while the Wings went 1/4. Scheidl has three goals in his last two games. Kalamazoo are 3-2-1-0 against Wheeling this season.

Stats: http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=13515

The Kalamazoo Wings return home on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, as the Wheeling Nailers visit Wings Event Center for a two-game weekend set. Friday's game is Lego Night, which will feature Lego prizes for the most creative builders, and the Fur Circus will be making their Wings Event Center debut during the first intermission. Saturday's game is Geocaching Night, presented by Binder Park Zoo. Fans will be able track down great prizes using their geocaching skills around Wings Event Center. Saturday's game will also feature a post-game jersey auction for the "futuristic" themed Hockey Heritage jerseys.

Listen to all 72 regular season and post season games on AM 1660 The Fan in Kalamazoo, or online at www.1660thefan.com/listen-live. Live coverage begins fifteen minutes before puck drop with the Flame Tamer Pregame Show.

Single-game tickets are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at kwings.com or at the Wings Event Center box office. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A $2 discount is applied on all tickets purchased before the date of the game. Any student that shows a valid ID can get tickets for just $10.

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Kalamazoo Wings Defenseman Anton Cederholm
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